There are many reasons that homeowners add plants to their property, and one main reason is because it turns a house into a “home.” Due to their nature, houseplants need care, water and attention to thrive, and lush foliage throughout a house speaks volumes about those who live there.

But what if a home is up for sale, but the family has already moved out? Furniture is easy to either leave behind or have staged for that “model home” effect, but plants are not quite as self-sufficient.
Over the past few years, interior designers, home staging companies and real estate agents have been calling Instant Jungle and enquiring about using them to add a “wow” factor to their properties. With the larger houses found on the Orange County coast, home stagers were looking at how use less furniture, but still make the home look inviting.

We at Instant Jungle know how interior plants add richness and life to a house, and provide a real warmth that buyers will notice, albeit subconsciously. Healthy houseplants make a home feel lived in, so buyers won’t necessarily know that the property is empty!

Using plants as part of home staging has helped many real estate agents in Southern California have real success with selling properties in a tough market. Two years ago, the market dropped so low that realtors were looking for new ways to increase sales, and using plants continues to be an effective sales aid. Realtors can definitely see how exterior staging can increase curb appeal, but they’ve also seen how it affects the rest of the exterior’s beauty—around pools, on decks and accenting patios or water features.
For the service, Instant Jungle charges on a monthly basis, starting with a three-month minimum. The price includes weekly plant maintenance, to ensure that the plants stay healthy and happy. In our experience, it takes between three and six months for a well-staged house to sell, and in a better economy, it can take even less time.

Interior designers, architects and builders have also used our staging services for photo shoots on finished homes. When shooting a home for a prestigious magazine or for their own portfolio, adding plants can enrich the décor and add visual interest.

For pricing specific to a project, please call us toll free on 800.447.4007 or fill out our contact form and we’ll get in touch with you right away.